Busselton - East

The area has a notably older population, with the typical resident aged 46 and 24.1% being seniors, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 17.0% of the community, a little below the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 74.0% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and the 5.7% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 47.3%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Fewer than half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,381 a week. Only 14.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national figure.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 32.1% of people, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

This is a highly active community, with a volunteer rate of 20.0% that is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care are also more common here than in most other areas.

There are 247 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 20, and unemployment is higher than in most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 49.1% having children and 35.6% without. About 26% of people live alone, which is about the same as across Australia.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 89.5% being detached and 88.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 36.2% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 1.5% of people commute by public transport. While there are many bus stops, the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is higher than most areas, though recent arrivals from overseas are well below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the state average. Those who are employed are most commonly found in health care, retail, and hospitality.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, though it ranks lower than most for education and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been 5.9%.

The local climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 636mm, which is far above the Western Australian figure.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, as only 27.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Most people live within a short walk of a park, but few can walk to groceries or health services.